THURSDAY, JUNE 6

Fredonia Elementary School Spring Concert No. 1, 9:30 a.m., District Auditorium, 425 E. Main St., Fredonia. Third, fourth grade choruses; select chorus.

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs.

Dunkirk Summer Concert Series presents: opening act “The Freeze Band” from 5:25 to 6:25 p.m. Main act: “SFO – A Journey Tribute” from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Planned location: Memorial Park.

Fredonia Elementary School Spring Concert #1, 6:30 p.m., District Auditorium, 425 E. Main St., Fredonia. Third, fourth grade choruses; select chorus.

Chautauqua County History Series: “Jamestown Trolley Restoration Project,” 7 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Presenter: Volunteer Bob Johnston. Free admission, donations accepted. Call 679-1891 for details.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “THE SHOW,” 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. $15. Call 679-3501 for tickets.

Health and wellness

Aerobics by Catherine, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk. Donation: $1.

Advanced Tai Chi, 3:30 to 4 p.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court, Dunkirk.

Northern Chautauqua outdoor pickleball, 6 to 9 p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Games and hobbies

Knitting/Crocheting Workshop, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Everyone is invited to make items for community needs. Newcomers can learn skills. Bring a craft to work on, or meet new friends. $1 fee. Yarn donations welcome. Call Louise Kowal at 785-6039 for details or to donate yarn.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Bidders, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club, 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111.

Libraries

Prendergast Library half-off book sale, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. All books half off – $1 hardcovers, $.50 paperbacks and all children’s books. Fill a bag with books for $10.

Dunkirk Public Library presents: Storytime, 10:30 to 11 a.m., 536 Central Ave. Children 2 to 5 years old can listen to a story, make a craft. Siblings and friends always welcome. Afterward can read, play with dollhouse, do puzzles, color. For details, call 366-2511.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Pre-school Storytime with Miss Jill, 10:30 a.m, 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Ages 2 to 5. Reading, singing, rhymes, fun crafts. Children under 3¢ need a parent/caregiver present. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Anderson-Lee Library presents: Storytime for School Age Children, 10:30 a.m., 43 Main St., Silver Creek. Variety of activities with Miss Amy for children ages 6 to 10. Expect stories, crafts, LEGOs, games, and more! Great for homeschooling families. Registration helpful. Call 934-3468.

Sinclairville Free Library presents: musical jam session, 5 to 7 p.m., 15 Main St. Bring voices and/or instruments, come together to make community music. Audience members also welcome. Program is free, open to all ages.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

Van Miller Hometown Hero Scholarship Golf Tournament, Shorewood Country club, 4958 W. Lake Road, Dunkirk. Registration 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start 10:30 a.m. Master of Ceremonies Paul Peck. Guest speaker Jerry Butler. For details, call Wendy Harrington, 366-4070, option 4 ext 1260

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs.

Audubon First Friday Lunch Bunch presentation, 11 a.m. to noon, Audubon Community Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown.

Presentation by John Ruska on “Baby Birds and Bird Houses,” followed by BYO brown bag lunch and conversation. Audubon provides coffee and tea. $8, $6 for members. No reservations required.

Dunkirk Spring Festival at Memorial Park, 11 a.m. to 9 pm. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Shaky Ray Blues Band; 6:30 to 8:30: Hanna and the Blue Hearts.

Fredonia Elementary Spring Concert No. 2, 1 p.m., District Auditorium, 425 E. Main St., Fredonia. first and second grade chorus.

First Friday and Lincoln Festival in Westfield, 4 p.m. Main Street. Live music, 50/50 drawing, artists, business showcase, non-profit information, games, wine, food, crafts, antiques, vendors, fun. Lincoln Festival kick-off. Civil War Living History event. Lincoln displays, meet Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd on Main Street. Photo ops. WACS McClurg Street Band performs in Gazebo.

Al Anon Steps to Serenity weekly group meeting, 6:45 to 8 p.m., Harvest Chapel Church, Fredonia.

Rational Recovery weekly meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., Holy Trinity Parish Hall, Dunkirk.

Freedom in Fredonia Narcotics Anonymous weekly meeting, 7 p.m., Fredonia Presbyterian Church, 219 Central Ave. This group is closed (for addicts only).

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “THE SHOW,” 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. $15. Call 679-3501 for tickets.

Lily Dale pre-summer kick off! 7 to 10 p.m., Hawaiian-themed beach party with drumming. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the event, includes refreshments. Purchase tickets in advance at www.lilydaleassembly.org/presummerkickoff.

Old-fashioned Barn Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Fredonia Grange No. 1, 58 W. Main St., Fredonia. Adults: $7, students: $5, ages 12 and under free. Squares, contras, mixers and more. Beginner friendly, family friendly. No experience needed. For details, call Joe at 679-8426. Last Barn Dance for the Spring. Kathy Fox will be calling the dances to the music of the Bonnie Loch Fiddlers from Lakewood.

Health and wellness

Stretch and tone with exercise, 9 to 10 a.m., Dunkirk Senior Center, 45 Cliffstar Court. Donation: $1 per session.

Grape Belt Seniors Aerobics and Weights with Catherine, 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, East Main Street, Fredonia. Coffee and conversation follows at 10 a.m. New members welcome.

Overeaters Anonymous weekly meeting, 3:30 p.m., Steger Hi-Rise Apartments library, 15 N. Main St., Dunkirk. This is a 12-step fellowship of men and women recovering from eating disorders. No dues, fees or weigh-ins.

Games and hobbies

Dunkirk Senior Center Pinochle, 1 p.m., 45 Cliffstar Court. Everyone welcome.

Pinochle: Birdie’s Flock, 1 p.m., Fredonia Beaver Club , 64 Prospect St.. For details, call Kathy at 410-0111..

Dunkirk Elks bingo, 428 Central Ave. Kitchen open at 5 p.m., game sales at 6, bingo at 7. Progressive $1199. Call 366-1110.

Libraries

Sinclairville Free Library presents: “Write Circle” Writers’ Group meeting, 9 to 10 a.m., 15 Main St. Writers of all genres and styles welcome. For more information, contact Beth Hadley at the library at 962-5885.

Prendergast Library half-off book sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. All books half off – $1 hardcovers, $.50 paperbacks and all children’s books. Fill a bag with books for $10.

Collins Public Library presents: Toddler Time, 10:30 a.m., 2341 Main St. Read stories, play games, sing songs, have snack. Ages 2 to 5. Registration required. Call 532-5129.

Cassadaga Branch Library presents: Friday Morning Storytime, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 18 Maple Ave. Book, crafts and friends.

Ahira Hall Memorial Library presents: Makerspace Fridays, 2:45 to 4:30 p.m., 37 W. Main St., Brocton. Materials provided to create, explore, imagine and discover. Call 792-9418 for details.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

Dunkirk Flea Market, 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., corner of Washington Avenue, Lake Shore Drive.

Ripley United Methodist Church All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast, 7:30 to 11 a.m., 84 W. Main St. $7. Pancakes, made-to-order omelets and more. Benefits South Ripley Cemetery Association.

Perrysburg Community Wide Yard Sale, rain or shine. Maps available at Perrysburg Town Hall, 10460 Peck Hill Road.

City of Dunkirk Household Hazardous Waste collection event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lucas Avenue facility. Materials accepted include used auto fluids, frain cleaners, glue, aerosol cans, varnishes, turpentine solvents, weed killers, pesticides. For details, Chautauqua County residents can call the County Landfill at 985-4785. Not accepting batteries, electronics, latex paint, waste oil. Completed registration forms collected from residents onsite at event See the City website..

Fredonia Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rain or shine, Church Street, Fredonia. Wide variety of locally grown fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup products, plants, baked goods, fruit preserves, pure beeswax candles, herbal products, artisan-quality craft goods.

Silver Creek Children’s Fair, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Village Ball Park, hosted by Kiwanis. $6 wrist band covers all kids’ attractions – bounce houses, pony rides, duck race, train ride, carriage rides. et c. Also magician show. Performances in “entertainment alley.” Games, food, vendors available.

Girl Scout Troop 20158 Car Wash and Bake Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Walmart, Bennett Road, Fredonia. Cost is $5 for cars, $6 for trucks and mini vans and $7 for full size vans. Supports troop’s upcoming trip to New York City.

Lincoln Festival – Ninth Cavalry flag-raising, recruitment, demonstrations, drills. Lincoln and Grace Bedell meet at 11:15 a.m., Horse drawn Carriage Rides, choral concert of Civil War music, gazebo 1:30, History of seventy-second New York Infantry by Rick Barren at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 12 Elm St. at 2 p.m.; best beard contest at 3 p.m., Lincoln speech McClurg Porch 5:15 p.m., annual McClurg Gala fund-raiser 6 to 8 p.m. Appetizers, drinks , music by Doc Hamels and Will Russell. $50/patron. Movie Lincoln with Daniel Day Lewis, 8:30 p.m.

Westfield Farmers and Artisans’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Moore Park, E. Main Street. Locally, area grown fruits and vegetables, baked goods, craft beer, wines, meats, poultry products, coffee, Artisans’ handcrafts, literary works by local authors. Prepared foods available for purchase. Over 35 vendors.

South Dayton Mobile Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Dayton Village Square. Fresh organically grown vegetables, crafts, homemade baked goods.

North Collins School Wellness Committee 5K and Family Fun Walk, North Collins Jr/Sr High School, 2045 School St. Registration at 7:30 a.m., race begins at 9 a.m. 5K: $10 Students (18 and under; $20 Adults (19 and older); 1 mile fun walk: $5 student, $10 adult, $20 family of four. Post race celebration for participants at high school: light food/snacks, refreshments, music, awards ceremony. For details call Jinelle Burger 337-0166 ext 2153.

Lily Dale Pre-summer kick off events, 9 to 10:30 a.m.: Gentle Vinyasa Flow Morning Yoga and Guided Meditation with Nancy Lombardo, Azu room of Maplewood Hote. $15 Ticket. Limited space. Bring Mat, blocks, blanket. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: Reiki Level 1 with Teresa Scaheffer, Lyceum Building, $160 ticket or $185 after May 31. Limited to 16 students. Hands-on holistic spiritual healing technique utilizing high frequency energy vibrations to promote healing. Review fee $75 for those certified in Reiki 1 who wish to refresh skills. 11 a.m. to noon: Healing Service at Octagon Building, (free, open to public). 1 to 2 p.m.: Mediumship Service at Inspiration Stump (free, open to public). 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.: Ayurvedic Facial Yoga with Joyce Kelly, Octagon Building . $45 ticket, $50 after May 31. Exercises, hydrates, rejuvenates had/face area. Discussion of exercises, techniques, herbs, vitamins, nutrition. Bring a hand-held mirror, smart phone to record self doing exercises. Material fee: $10, pay to presenter. 3 to 4 p.m.: Guided Nature Walk, starts at Lyceum Building. $10. Injest Comedy Variety Show featuring Nels Ross and guest, 7 to 8 p.m. Auditorium, $25 or $30 after May 31. Purchase tickets in advance at www.lilydaleassembly.org/presummerkickoff.

Hilltop Spinners spinning wheel group meeting, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sheridan Fire Hall. Spinning wheel demonstrations.

Loud Performance/WNYMBA Day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Long Point on Chautauqua State Park, 4459 Route 430, Bemus Point. 386-3164 ext. 208. Free to public. Demos, Mountain Bike clinics. Cookout. 338-1171.

Literacy Volunteers book sale, 21 E. Second St., Dunkirk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit adult literacy programs.

Little Explorers: “Pollinator Superheroes,” 10 to 11:30 a.m., Audubon Nature Center, 1600 Riverside Road, Jamestown. Children ages 3-8 and their favorite grownup enjoy nature lesson, walk, craft, snack, $8; $6 Nature Center members and children ages 3 to 8. Limited enrollment. Paid reservations required by Thursday, June 6. 569-2345, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs Current Schedule.”

Saturday in the Garden with Audubon, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Garden tour, luncheon at a Busti home with a very large, wildlife-friendly habitat that includes a glacial rock fountain, pond, and acres of gardens. This Audubon fund-raiser is $40 per person ($35 early-bird price if registering by May 24). Limited space, paid reservations required by Wednesday, June 5; 569-2345, or through AudubonCNC.org/Programs Current Schedule. (Rain date: June 15)

Dunkirk Spring Festival, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Memorial Park. Super Flea Market (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Home Run Derby, movie at dusk. Music: 3 to 4:30 p.m.: Turbulence; 4:30 to 6:30 p.m: Hooman; 6:30 to 9 p.m.: Tas Cru and his Band of Tortured Souls.

Opening Day of the Oil Creek & Titusville Railroad, 11 a.m., Perry Street Station, 409 S. Perry St., Titusville, Pennsylvania. Three hour train ride through Oil Creek Valley. Call 814-676-1733 or see www.octrr.org “http://www.octrr.org/” for reservations; price packages.

Great Lakes Experience, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Memorial Park, Dunkirk. Displays, activities related to environment, ecology, habitat, science, recreation, tourism, fun. Vendors.

Lakeshore Humane Society Weekly Pet Adoption Day, noon to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Humane Society Adoption Center, 431 E. Chestnut St., Dunkirk. Come and see some of the cats and dogs in need of loving homes (must be 21 years of age or older to adopt a pet). Call 672-1991 or go to www.lakeshorehumanesociety.org for more information.

Chautauqua County Rural Ministry and Northern Chautauqua Catholic School old-fashioned street fair,1 to 5 p.m., 319 Washington Ave., Dunkirk. Facility tours, Corn Hole tournament, local music, food, dinner tickets $12 per person (chicken and pulled pork), bounce house, book sale, more. Local dignitaries present, blessing of CCRM’s new facility.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “THE SHOW,” 2 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. $15. Call 679-3501 for tickets.

Dunkirk Elks Lodge Open House, 3 to 5 p.m., 428 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Nonmembers, past members, current members and families invited for a tour, appetizers and fun. Open house and membership open to all north county residents.

Trinity United Church of Christ free community meal, 4 to 6 p.m., 30 Erie Ave., Gowanda. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Chicken salad with roll, baked beans, fruit cocktail, beverage, homemade dessert. All you can eat in-house. Handicapped access. Free will, donations not necessary but appreciated.

Collage Performing Arts Center presents: “THE SHOW,” 7 p.m., SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Marvel Theatre. $15. Call 679-3501 for tickets.

Campers Karaoke deep fry party at dusk, Woodside Campground, 8248 Griswold Road, Cassadaga. For details, call 673-5821.

Health and wellness

Northern Chautauqua indoor pickleball, 9 to noon p.m., Russell Joy Park, Fredonia. With questions, call Mike Ferguson at 480-3729.

Libraries

Prendergast Library half-off book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 509 Cherry St., Jamestown. All books half off – $1 hardcovers, $.50 paperbacks and all children’s books. Fill a bag with books for $10. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Summer Reading kickoff event. Drop in, enjoy crafts, free play in Makerspace. Outdoor games. Sundance Kids Petting Zoo at 1 p.m.

Friends of the Collins Public Library Meeting, 10 a.m., 2341 Main St. Applications in the Library or come to the meeting. Always looking for enthusiastic people who love the library.

Collins Public Library presents: Tinkering in the Library, noon, 2341 Main St. With different rotating activities each month, new things to explore. Fun for the whole family. Registration appreciated. Call 532-5129.

Ripley Public Library presents: program with author Jim McQuiston, 1 to 3 p.m., 64 W. Main St. Hear about author’s research, experience with cast, crew of popular TV show “The Curse of Oak Island” based on his books. Books available for purchase, author’s signature.